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Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glen Burnie, Maryland
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule noelsmithbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 443-591-0970
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“They have adults classes during kid classes so everyone can workout, get healthy and fit together.”
“I also loved that they do nogi for the summer, this immediately got me hooked on training here.”
“I’m extremely grateful to our BJJ school/coaches/team/family for the confidence, self defense, discipline and outstanding life skills my children have and continue to learn.”
“The environment is incredibly welcoming, and everyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners—treats each other with respect.”
Other martial arts here
“There is a strong competition pathway, as well as a great avenue to learn jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, muay Thai, or boxing for the hobbiest.”
“The school has an inclusive membership that covers Judo taught by a black belt, Maui Thai, Boxing, and even strength and conditioning classes.”
“The school has an inclusive membership that covers Judo taught by a black belt, Maui Thai, Boxing, and even strength and conditioning classes.”
What members say
“They have world class instructors, that promote confidence, knowledge, encouragement, responsibility all within a family friendly environment.”
“The environment is incredibly welcoming, and everyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners—treats each other with respect.”
“Me and my family have so much fun with the workouts, we are in much better shape now and I’ve noticed that my kids seem more confident and are doing better in school.”
“I have been challenged, rewarded, lost weight, gained confidence, got so much stronger, made life long friends, and became apart of an amazing team.”
“Me and my family have so much fun with the workouts, we are in much better shape now and I’ve noticed that my kids seem more confident and are doing better in school.”
“There is a strong competition pathway, as well as a great avenue to learn jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, muay Thai, or boxing for the hobbiest.”
From the reviews
I've been training at Noel Smith BJJ for over 5 years now. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area. Some of my closest friends are people who I've met here. I can't imagine training anywhere else.
Noel Smith Brazilian Jui Jitsu is the place to go! They offer a variety of Martial arts for adults down to teeny tots. They have world class instructors, that promote confidence, knowledge, encouragement, responsibility all within a family friendly environment.
I'm so happy we found this school. This place has become a second home to my family. Noel and everyone of his kids classes' instructors are amazing. They work great with kids (even young ones like mine) helping them focus and learn. They really know how to positively motivate them to improve and give them confidence.
Noel Smith BJJ & Fitness is an amazing place for the entire family. This gym offers everything you could want! Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids & Adult Boxing, Muay Thai, and Fitness classes. The price is extremely good for what you get!
New to BJJ? Start at Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Noel Smith Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Fitness
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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